Thanksgiving is around the corner, and it’s time for menu planning! Why not try something a little different with pumpkin this year? This pumpkin custard with maple pecan crunch is a fresh take on the traditional Thanksgiving dessert, and they are made in cute individual servings! Pumpkin Custard with Maple Pecan Crunch Pumpkin Custards Recipe […]
Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
These adorable little chocolate pumpkin cupcakes will be a huge hit at your Halloween gathering this year. The hint of pumpkin in the frosting puts this dessert over the edge! Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe Type: Dessert Author: Foodieaholic Ingredients [b]For the Cupcakes:[/b] 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour 1 3/4 c Zulka […]
Pumpkin Roll
Here’s a wonderfully festive recipe for fall. Who doesn’t love a tasty pumpkin roll? Whip this up today and enjoy! Pumpkin Roll Pumpkin Roll Recipe Type: Dessert Author: Foodieaholic Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 2/3 c pumpkin 1 tsp lemon juice 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp […]
Dinner in a Pumpkin: A Festive Halloween Dinner
October is finally here, and with it, Halloween! Why not plan a fun and festive meal for the holiday? Introducing Dinner in a Pumpkin! AND it’s only 8 Weight Watchers points per serving! Dinner in a Pumpkin Dinner in a Pumpkin: A Festive Halloween Dinner Author: Foodieaholic Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 small to medium […]
Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
Embrace the beautiful fall season with beautiful fall comfort food! Start with these creamy and delicious pumpkin mashed potatoes! Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes Author: Foodieaholic Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 pound medium baking potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese 1 tablespoon butter […]
Pumpkin Fritters
This fall, when you’re craving something with a pumpkin kick, these pumpkin fritters are easy to prepare and delicious served with sour cream or yogurt and honey. Pumpkin Fritters Pumpkin Fritters Recipe Type: Dessert Author: Foodieaholic Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 14 ounces coarsely […]
Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies
These beautiful fall-themed cookies are delicious and so festive for this time of year! Try these pumpkin spice whoopie pies with two different yummy frosting options. You’ll love them! Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies with Nutella or Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies Recipe Type: Dessert Author: Foodieaholic Ingredients 1 cup canned pumpkin […]
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Fall is around the corner, and with it, gourds! Make use of seasonal pumpkins by turning their seeds into a delicious snack. These toasted pumpkin seeds taste just like popcorn, only much healthier! Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe Type: Snack Author: Foodieaholic Ingredients Pumpkin LoSalt (to taste) Instructions Cut the top off […]
Pumpkin Steamers Recipe, 12 Days of Christmas, Day 3
Okay it is holiday season, and let’s be honest… my sweet tooth, is looking for some satisfaction! At this time of year there is NOT a shortage of treats, am I right? I know, it hurts to be right so often, ha ha. But I have been working on some personal goals… i.e. losing weight, […]
10 DIY No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
Fall arrives and suddenly the sight, smell, and taste of pumpkin is everywhere. Who can resist a pumpkin latte or warm pumpkin chocolate chip cookie? We also wouldn’t be surprised if you ate that pumpkin cookie while burning a pumpkin-flavored candle. And then there is the annual search for the perfect pumpkin. Whether you buy […]
Beyond Jack-O-Lanterns: 6 Simple Pumpkin Carving Ideas
We’ve seen them on our neighbors’ porches – those stunning works of art immortalized in the amber roundness of a pumpkin and glowing for all to see. Pirate ships on a bubbling sea, witches soaring across a full moon, haunted houses with bats in the belfry, and all other elaborately carved Halloween magic. But if […]
5 Pumpkin Carving Tips for a Perfect Jack-O-Lantern
This Halloween, I want you to take your pumpkin carving more seriously. You have taken too much time and invested too much money in crummy tool kits to spend one more Halloween sitting among slimy piles of seeds and newspaper for hours, trying to carve a simple face into the practically impenetrable shell of an […]
Fall Party Ideas for Kids
For some, planning a kid’s party is an exciting endeavor that sparks the imagination and gets the creative juices flowing. For others, it’s a dreaded, necessary evil that makes them cringe. Either way – no problem! Get your fall party ideas here, with a couple treat, snack and activity ideas for that you can either […]
20 Great Pumpkin Recipes
Since school has started, I would say fall has arrived. And that gives me permission to start making pumpkin recipes. To kick off the pumpkin season I decided to make a list of GREAT pumpkin recipes for you all to check out!